Director of Project Management, Legal Operations and Special Projects

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives. 

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission. 

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) seek a Director of Project Management, Legal Operations and Special Projects. This job reports to the Managing Director in the Legal Division. The Legal Division provides legal advice and related services in areas including legal compliance, risk management, litigation, and all aspects of business law and operations. 

The Director of Project Management establishes and implements systems and processes to enhance business operations and increases efficiency and operational effectiveness of both the Legal Division and the National Office. This includes addressing special projects and challenges as they arise, as well as developing strategy and maintaining operational processes and project management to strengthen organizational priority initiatives. 

This individual will serve as a strategic thought partner to the Legal leadership team and is expected to be a leader, connector, and partner to staff through the National Office.

Examples of the kind of projects this position will work on include:

The Director of Project Management will work closely with the Managing Director and other Legal Operations team, Legal Division Leadership, and other PPFA colleagues. 

The Director of Project Management will be responsible for:

Travel: 0-10% domestic travel 

Planned Parenthood's cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.